6 10 273 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/b901be5304a0708bfbd172ae577521ed.jpg b76afb6b8b5fca2a451a5975fb5ab8f5 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/109b7142ab918adce5efa2445ffa0e88.jpg 7fd98a518e265af7037f9342a9c97d41 https://peirceletters.umwhistory.org/files/original/ff68f04c1e1afda60e8ce841d89dfc4a.jpg 6e2fe93e1dd989772822eea7bc1bcb81 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1862 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document “Camp Wool” Sunday 17 Aug 1862 My very dear ones at home Henry M[?], Harrison G[,] Nelson Smith, and self are seated in a shady place against a barn, all writing home. It is a lovely day, and I have been wondering what my dear ones are doing at home. Wish we could look in upon you but that is impossible, so for a few lines. Received yours, also the one with the flannels for which all thanks. Foster Jos, Kate Ellen & Henry Peirce all here yesterday. F. and J. left for Boston P.M. with Kate. Ellen is still in town, so you see as have had some reminders of home. I can’t tell you much that will interest you. We are now in tents and have on overcoats so expect soon to be on guard duty. 20. in each tent. ours takes all the No. O. boys. As our company is not fully organized, we have not been very systematic but this week will bring us “into line”. Camp life is quite pleasant. The Gardner delegation contain some “queer” fellows, in short a whole band of the Etheopian Singers”, which affords much amusement evenings. The order—is—5 A.M. Roll Call, till 6 to do chores washing, cleaning premises &c. From 6 to 1/4 past 7. Drill, again at 10. till 11, same from 2 to 3. and 6 to 7. P.M. There are some other duties between so that the time will be occupied “some” Today have been writing, reading and “calling[.]” Passed a few moment[s] in Ranlett’s quarters. have become quite intimate with the Charlestown boys. The Camp is very quiet—few visitors. many gone out to church, J. H. among the rest. We have to wear our overcoats outside, on such an occasion. The 34 Reg left on the Fri P M and made a fine appearance. The 36th, to which we are attached will be a splendid one. Composed as it is of the finest material, from Northf[i]eld, Orange[,] Westminster, & Gardner. Capt Sawyer of Templeton, (formerly Capt Buffum’s Orderly Sergeant) a gentleman, every inch, and the Company will be “A No 1”. We occupy a street, leading directly to a little Elm Tree, and nearly in the middle of the Row. Have been in “tip top” condition, but had a little “turn” this morning, but am feeling much better, partly owing to the sun and cloth Cap. Joseph will be able to give you some idea of our life here. Foster was very Cordial, and says, “If you want anything send for it.” Shall write to him, direct occasionally. We have more or less Singing, and today bibles are plenty and indeed it seems like a good cause. And no, how do you all do? With Mary I suppose and I trust well and happy. You are never out of mind and hope to see you soon, and darling Lulu! Kiss her many times for Papa. I hope the present trial will not be without some good to her. Shall you bring her here? I wish you would but do what is best. I am Saving my furloughs ‘till you come. Recd. a bag from Martha needle books, yarn, and Lint, &c. and everybody are full of good “works and deeds.” Have written to the Haynes and Billerica today this being the third letter. So will close, my head being tired somewhat. Keep cheerful, and think of me as in a good cause, determined to do my best, and let me hear often. Love to all inquiring friends. The boys are all in good health and spirits As ever Yours entirely, Jerome P. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie (My very dear ones at home), August 17, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie (My very dear ones at home) Worcester, MA. 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Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Letter #6 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Worcester, MA. Allie (My very dear ones at home) Camp Wool Jerome Peirce MA. 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Title A name given to the resource 1864 Letter Collection Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Camp near “Mossy Creek” E. Tenn. Fri. 11 Mch. [March] 1864 My ever Dear Wife and little one, How shall I begin another chat with you? There is just now so much to think of. Have been quietly in camp now for some days, but this morning early came the word, “Move again tomorrow,” and there followed the usual preparation and I have been so busy fixing for the same. But first let me tell you that I have rested up to some purpose and feel more like my old self. The last letter or two was sober and I fear caused you more anxiety than it ought to altho’ I have suffered in the last movement from Knoxville from sore feet for lack of proper shoes and boils but I am so glad to tell you that all is improved now. Have a good pair of Army shoes, the best thing under the sun, for marching. Got them within a day or two, feet are quite well, boils ditto and then the nice long home letter of Feb. 15 came to hand the other eve. and the three “Ploughmans” last eve. with the “Register” which comes regularly. Also a nice letter from Will and Hattie of 20th inst. One from [E???] P. and so you see I ought to be better. Tonight no doubt I shall have one from your dear self and I would like to see it before closing this, but mail goes at 3 o’clk and I must not risk the chances of the ‘morrow. And again last eve. came the knapsacks all safe. You can hardly realize at home how much we think of them, especially after we’ve learned how to load and carry them and as I caught sight once more of my little “Cowper” Bible, sewing bag, portfolio, I felt home again “all right.” This a.m. have sewed all the time making a new sugar bag, salt ditto, and a big “reticule” like to put the little things in so I can catch them if I have again to abandon the knapsack. Of our future movements I shall not attempt to say much again. Towards Bristol, they say, to Morristown and “Penns Station”, from there I hope we shall cut for Tazewell, Cumberland Gap and North, but of course all is uncertain. I suppose the truth is our communications are open. Bridge at Strawberry Plains repaired and everything, so supplies can come forward and now we take one more step and that is all we can divine. We are yet sanguine of coming North, but we’re not yet wanted there and are of use here. The poor little 9th A. C. [Army Corps] are now a terror to the Rebs and are worth any 5000 of the best troops hereabouts and that is speaking modestly. Rations are not yet all we could ask in variety or quantity, altho’ when actually on the move, we have plenty of hard bread, pork, and some “dried beef” as we call it from the fact that its driven along with the Army till it is poor enough, “dried on the bones.” For health we need beans, rice or once in a while, desiccated vegetables, which is a big thing when we’ve time to cook it, as I have twice yesterday and today. Soak and boil some two hours, then fry in fat with dissolved hard tack, making an excellent “hash.” Then have I not given you enough about victuals? Well, it is a serious thing here in E. [East] Tenn. and you want to know something about it. Spring is coming rapidly here, is come indeed. Birds are singing sweetly and the weather is more like our April, rain every day almost, then warm sunshine, as it was, and is, today, while the wind is sighing thru the trees as I’ve heard it in old P.V.! Dear old spot with its inmates! How much I live with you! I call you to mind in your new dress you spoke of very kind in Nellies [Nellie’s letter] and becoming to you, I think. And little Lulu! What would she say if she could peep in and see her Papa sitting here writing as fast as he can surrounded by the city of little tents, my tin plates and dishes by my side and all that. Such is life with us both. I mentioned the last letter of yours, 21st Feb., and how much good it done me, and I hope your poor head will not ache so much. Abbie’s [letter] (the 15th [Jan.] letter) spoke of you being sick with it. The letter was late a little. I do hope this will find you in a state to reciprocate my more cheerful mood, and I trust both of us will find the future brightening. News is not altogether favorable, but I am firm in the belief that a few more months will be bright with promise. I trust the politicians will not block the wheels by their wranglings about who shall be next President. Many of the ‘boys’ are returning to the Reg’t. and one Co. has one ‘Raw Recruit’ from Northfield (a good fellow). Co. B has two or three fine little men and some come up, so our Reg’t. looks quite full. Ben and I have our long confabs as usual. He’s had most an excellent picture of his wife, ‘Amy’, last eve., one of the finest timings I ever saw, taken just as she had on a pleasant smile. A ‘Milliniotype’ [Melainotype] or some such name, on tin, but rich in shade, life like and expressive, very. He of course was delighted. She has left the “Patridges” [Partridges?] and gone to live with a family of “Cranes”. Ben laughs considerable of the birds with whom her lot is cast but he thinks the change from “Patridge” to “Crane” will be for her benefit. She takes music lessons, etc. etc. and I expect is a great favorite. But how of home? Does it begin to look like spring yet? Suppose you hear from Worcester and all about the house hunting, housekeeping etc., etc. and how much I thought of our early beginnings in that line. And what an eventful “since”! It seems as ‘tis I had lived 20 yrs. since then. This War makes all things seem so vast and strange. But time flies and it will not be long before we shall enter upon the third year of our service. The time passes swiftly with me and if I can only have health and plenty of letters, papers, etc., how it will pass! You all speak of how Lulu loves books etc. You will not need to urge her and I hope her physical health will keep pace as I judge it will if she is any as her father was. She little knows how much I long to clasp you both once more to my heart and feel that I am indeed a husband and father once more. ‘Twould do your heart good to see us taking out and looking at the pictures of our dear ones. Ah, don’t feel that we grow cold midst the rough scenes of the field and camp! Far otherwise! Saw letters from Orange of Jos. Henry’s. See him almost every day. Hannah and Preston were still there, and they had written to you, Mary and the boys (some of them). I write them as often as I can and they are very kindly in response. [They] have recently visited Mr. Ballou and made him a present, etc. of which you have heard no doubt. By the way, Capt. Sawyer is discharged from the service on account of disability and gone home. Had a valedictory letter from him at Covington, (Ky.) hospital a few days since. I did not think we should see him again. Talk gives Brigham of Co. “I”, now at home recruiting, as our next Capt., late 1st Lieut., an agreeable, talented fellow and Davis that went home with us as Lieut. Wrote Will and Ben Haynes yesterday or day before. Don’t receive anything from Foster’s family or Alonzo yet. No cards. ‘Tis strange but I can’t think them neglectful. We’ve been so situated with my poor feelings added that I haven’t written half I’d like to. Lucy and Sarah (Jamestown) owe me letters yet. Mr. Clark I owe and hope he’ll, bear with me. Hope Mr. Sulloway has mine with the note to you ‘ere this. A poor affair, but I valued his and felt I must reply some way immediately. Regards to him always. Letters will be highly esteemed from him. I presume I shall omit something I ought to say. If I don’t answer questions or refer to things, you must know, lay it to surroundings, for there is always more or less confusion going on. Col. Joslin’s name is among those escaped lately from Richmond Prison. Will tells of an anticipated visit by and by at W. [Probably “Worcester”] Hope you will go and have a good time. Would we not enjoy it together! By the way, they mentioned sending a piece of cake in a box with the letter and I didn’t think to speak about it in my reply. Tell them it has not yet come. Hope it will, but I don’t know about it ever coming as the mails are limited to clothing and letters, papers etc., but hope it will come, and I shall appreciate it. It seems Joe was at home when you wrote. Does he live in L. [Almost certainly “Lowell”] and how comes on the business and who has father got with him? Tell me all about matters. Hope you visited Mrs. Eva B. with Frank. Am glad to be remembered by my B. [Probably “Boston”] friends as you mention. Bear me in mind to them in return. And now a word of thanks to Mother and all the family who write me. Frank, too. His letters are very welcome indeed. Will write as often as possible, as I think of you constantly. It is getting mail time and I must close. And you know full well how I close with my best love to you and a father’s kiss for the little darling Lulu. I never tire of hearing of her little ways and sayings, and I should like much to get into the “egg house” for a little while. Eggs are a myth here. Got a breakfast the other morning at a farm house for a little coffee. Had salt and fresh pork, fried, biscuit and molasses, and some kind of coffee, not Army, tho’. The man said grace before partaking. That was on the way to Strawberry Plains, a tiresome time. One of the boys in Co. B has “Wordsworth,” a small vol., his short pieces. I hope Lulu will learn by heart, sometime “We’re Seven” and “Sale of the Pet Lamb,” beautiful, both of them. Give me those opening lines of Keats’ “Endymion” sometime. Tomorrow, I may be on the march, maybe in camp, but love abundantly to all. And Ever your loving husband and father, Jerome Have abundance of stationery for the present, which I shall keep with me in future. TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Jack Phend and Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: Per the Unit History: December 20, 1863 – April 6, 1864. The regiment moved numerous times in eastern Tennessee, including in the Knoxville area, before being ordered to move by train, by way of Baltimore, to Annapolis, Maryland, where it arrived on April 6, 1864. NOTE 2: Based on other letters, P.V. is almost certainly “Pleasant Valley” a place close to home in Massachusetts where Jerome and Allie apparently spent some pleasant times together. NOTE 3: William Cowper (1731 -1800) was an English poet and hymnodist. He wrote a number of anti-slavery poems and his friendship with John Newton, who was an avid anti-slavery campaigner and who wrote “Amazing Grace”, resulted in Cowper being asked to write in support of the Abolitionist campaign. Cowper wrote a poem called "The Negro's Complaint" which rapidly became very famous, and was often quoted by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., during the 20th century civil rights movement. NOTE 4: A “reticule” is a small handbag, often used by women, made of a netted fabric and usually having a drawstring. NOTE 5: Desiccated vegetables were vegetables that had been dried to preserve them. They were reconstituted with hot/boiling water. NOTE 6: “Melainotype” is another term for a tintype or ferrotype photograph. It is made by creating a direct positive on a thin sheet of metal coated with a dark lacquer or enamel and used as the support for the photographic emulsion. Tintypes enjoyed their widest use during the 1860s and 1870s, but lesser use of the medium persisted into the early 20th century. Note 7: The assumption that “L” refers to Lowell, Massachusetts, with “Joe” being Joseph Jaquith, is based on the following. In his letter dated March 5, 1864, Jerome used a flyer advertising the roofing business that Joseph Jaquith was engaged in for one page of that letter he sent to Allie. As indicated in it, Jerome was short of stationery when he wrote it. Allie’s maiden name was Jaquith, and the Joseph Jaquith referred to in the flyer is almost certainly Allie’s brother Joseph who was born in 1842. The flyer advertises a patented elastic roofing material to fireproof and waterproof roofs as well as roofing cement for pointing chimneys, etc. by a company located on Warren St. in Lowell, Massachusetts. Joseph Jaquith is listed as the “Agent” of that business. NOTE 8: The “Jos[eph] Henry” Jerome referred to in this letter, and frequently in other letters as “J.H.” or “Jos. H.”, was almost definitely Joseph H. Peirce. He enlisted as a private in Orange, Mass., on August 4, 1862, at age 18. Jerome also enlisted in Orange on the same date. According to the Unit History, Joseph H. Peirce was taken Prisoner of War at Pegram Farm, Virginia, on September 30, 1864 and was later exchanged. He was discharged on June 21, 1865. The relationship between J.H. and Jerome could not be determined with absolute certainty; however, it is very likely that Jerome and J.H. were cousins. NOTE 9: Rev. Levi Ballou was the pastor at the church in Orange, Massachusetts, that the Peirce family attended and at which Jerome had been the “Sabbath School Superintendent” before he enlisted. NOTE 10: According to the Unit History, Captain Christopher Sawyer was discharged for disability on February 19, 1864, confirming the information in this letter. He had enlisted as a captain at age 28 from Templeton, Massachusetts, on August 22, 1862, and had been assigned to Company H, the same company Jerome served with. NOTE 11: According to the Unit History, Lieutenant William F. Brigham enlisted at age 23 from Marlborough, Massachusetts. He was discharged for disability on January 20, 1865. NOTE 12: "We Are Seven" is a poem written by English poet William Wordsworth (1770 – 1850) and published in his Lyrical Ballads. It describes a discussion between an adult poetic speaker and a "little cottage girl" about the number of brothers and sisters who dwell with her. The poem turns on the question of whether to count two dead siblings as part of the family. NOTE 13: The poem he refers to as “Sale of the Pet Lamb” by William Wordsworth is actually titled “The Pet Lamb.” NOTE 14: “Endymion” is a poem by John Keats first published in 1818. “Endymion” is written in rhyming couplets in iambic pentameter. Keats based the poem on the Greek myth of Endymion, the shepherd beloved of the moon goddess Selene. The following are the first few lines of the poem that Jerome asked Allie to send him. “A thing of beauty is a joy forever: Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness; but still will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie and Lulu ("My ever dear wife and little one"), March 11, 1864 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie and Lulu Camp near "Mossy Creek" E. Tenn. 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Text Any textual data included in the document Thurs 18 Dec 1862 My dear ones, Have just returned from Regimental Inspection, and tho’ have nothing in particular to say, thought I would send a line. You have spoken in some of letters if my getting my picture taken and send [sic] home. I have had no opportunity. I seldome [sic] leave camp, to go where an Artist was. you have to have some [sic: so] many passes, signed by two or three officers. I understood there was an Artist some mile, or more from here, awhile ago. did not know it at the time. I have not altered much[,] if any, from last winter, and I am not ambitious to be taken in regimentals, and the pictures you have are much pleasanter to see probably, so for the present you must rest Content. It is hard work to get away from camp, and we are very busy most of the time. We are still in Camp, and settled down as ever. Cold weather somewhat. Our attempt at the battle over the river was a bad failure as far as I can learn, and a terrible, and foolish sacrifice of life, and I know not what will turn up next. it may send us into winter quarters[.] The Rebels, are very strongly entrenched, and I think hard customers to deal with. There was but little bombardment before they ordered the charge, and their double row of forts enabled them to shell out, as fast as captured, so carrying them by storm was impossible. It is hard betting[?] what the next move will be. not very cheering to our troops. Such are the impressions we get here. The City is a ruin and in the hands of the enemy again. This is a sad record, but truth I think, will show it a fact. It seems you have met Mr & Mrs Emerson. I wrote Lucy a few days since. Hope you will visit the[m]. Hope Mrs. E will write me soon. Should like to be at home to look about among the friends, seeing we have turned the first leaf, of this glorious Campaign! Has the money reached you safely? I have sent in all $8.00, 3. at one time, and 5. at another, the last while at F, the proceeds of my watch. Fri Eve. Was interrupted yesterday to get “rations” and have been busy ever since. Today the regiment are on Picket. I did not go, and I must tell you what I have been doing. Left to myself, with spade & axe, have been hard at work building a chimney to my tent-! So here I set by candle light, with a little fire in the fireplace. ‘Tis not quite finished and of Course don’t work very brisk, but it will soon. Have thought much of you today. ‘Tis still enough when the boys are away. Should have a mail [meal?] if they were in, but shall not have it till they return. How do you all do? I trust your mind is relieved by this time, about the battle. all has been still since we crossed the river. Have no idea of the future. It may keep us here all winter, but I hardly think it will. Alonzo R is Commissioned First Leut. and is appointed Adjutant. made his first appearance yesterday in Inspection. he will make a fine officer in time. it is quite an elevation. Has a tent to himself near the Col, extra pay & allowances &c Jos H. is away with the rest, so I am quite to myself. my fire burns nicely and don’t smoke. We build these chimneys of turf. my fireplace is about 3 1/2 ft wide, and 2 deep, narrowing to the back some, like the old fashioned, fireplace. Hardwood sticks for the front frame, &c[.] We have to go some ways for wood. You would be surprised to see the clearing we’ve made in the woods here, and more still to see we back the heavy sticks about half a mile. Such is Army life. I shall not regret it[s] close. Recd the “Ploughman” and some letter paper. thanks for the same. have had one “formal” also. Got some sermons from Kate, the other day, so I am full of reading—also the Christian Freeman, and a short letter from Caleb Mayo. My eyes ache some and must bid you “good night.” My darling Lulu—a kiss for her. did she get my letter? How my heart yearns to you all, but we must still be hopeful and patient. Will close tomorrow. This letter also contains Letter52 Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter/Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie and Lulu, December 18, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Lulu Falmouth VA Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie and Lulu Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-12-18 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1863 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document LETTER TRANSCRIPTION Camp Dick Robinson Near Bryantsville Ky. 10th Apr 1863 My dear ones at home, I learn that a letter mailed this A.M. will go this P.M. so I send you a line. As I hinted in my last [letter] at Lexington (last Tues) we were ordered to move and started on the march Wedns A.M. Went this [P.M. to] the principal streets of L [Lancaster] which reminds me of Lowell, [Massachusetts], tho not as neat. Soon found ourselves out of town and at our old trade. Weather warming and very dusty and two days marching of the severest order brought us to this place quite famous as the camp of both Rebel and Union troops at different [times]. We are about 25 miles south of Lexington. A small village about a mile away. It is in a grove of Blk. [Black] Walnuts on the main road. It has been a terrible time for us and I can write you but briefly not that I am sick but foot-sore. The whole regt. [is] in a bad state. So long since we have marched. Made the first use of my linen bandages since I came out yesterday A.M. “fall out” about 10 o’clk, a blister as big as a half dollar bursting on the ball of my left foot which dropped me as quick as tho I was shot. Bound it up and took my time with a great many others. Got our knapsacks carried most of the way. Caught up with the Regt. at noon. Having a dinner halt on the Kentucky River amidst the grandest scenery I have yet seen. High cragged rocks hundreds of feet on the right of the road which winds with the river several miles and on the left as far down to the river and very steep. At Hukman’s Bridge is a perfect “Gibraltar” and it might be fortified so as to render the passage of the road impossible. I forgot for a time my place in this grand scene and wished that I was an artist. The long train of wagons passing down the defile of the mountains, which at every step seemed to present an impossible barrier. Looked like war. Kept with the Regt. and came in about 4 P.M., jumped down to a beautiful brook nearby and bathed and washed feet, etc. This morn J.H. and I looked like veterans as we went again to the stream. The Col. smiled and called it rough. Our feet were wrapped up in blanket pieces, (for we are reducing knapsacks and I have two.) Now I have told you considerable, but don’t worry, we shall come out ‘all right’ for there is really a sign of the paymaster today and when the mail comes all will be well. We shall probably remain here a few days and perhaps some time. Some say we are going to Cumberland Gap but we don’t know, only that work is on hand and it is hoped the work will be finished this summer. I am strong and well, and but for my feet, should have stood the march finely. You would think [it] strange to see how light we make of all these things. Our officers (of the 36th) done all for our care they could and Maj. Goodell is greatly beloved by the Regt. He is a man every inch and very humane and kind and spoke to me as I fell out in the kindest manner. The Col. is kinder I suspect than he appears and on the whole, we have as good officers as they average. I am sorry I cannot write you more and the other friends but we [are] now in the real work and we have to spare our strength in camp all that’s possible. Have you a War Map of Ken. [Kentucky] and Tenn. [Tennessee]? We shall operate here and ‘Harpers’ may have one. I would like you to follow me. Wish I had one myself. Saw Ben E. this morn. He is quite smart. Have not written Abbie for some time, but you will explain. It seems a long way from home here, but I trust we are really nearer home. In the prospect of closing up. Tell Lulu Papa is in his “little home” again and in the morn. the birds sing to him which makes him think of her. What a Jubilee when the mail comes! I hope this will [find] you well. J.H is writing home. One thing let me tell you that I am in the best of health. When on the move, our coffee and eatables go so nice! Have had enough of camp life for the present. Good angels keep you. With the love of your husband Jerome TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: Camp Dick Robinson was a large Union Army organizational and training center located near Lancaster in rural Garrard County, Kentucky. The camp was established on August 6, 1861, despite the protests of Governor Beriah Magoffin, a strong secessionist and Southern sympathizer. It was located about halfway between Cincinnati and the Cumberland Gap, and was about 25 miles from Lexington, Kentucky. It was constructed on the farm of Captain Dick Robinson, a strong pro-Union supporter. The post served as a rallying point for local loyalists, as well as for Unionists who had left their homes in eastern Tennessee in order to enlist in the Union army. In 1862, the Confederate Army seized the camp and renamed it "Camp Breckinridge," in honor of Confederate general and former U.S. Vice President John C. Breckinridge, a native Kentuckian. The advance of the Union army into the region forced the Rebels to abandon the camp, and Federal troops regained its possession for the remainder of the war. After hostilities ceased in 1865, the camp was phased out of existence. NOTE 2: Arthur A. Goodell enlisted at age 23 from Worcester, Massachusetts, as a Sergeant-Major on April 18, 1861. He was transferred as a Captain of Company C of the 36th Massachusetts Regiment on August 16, 1862, and was promoted to Major on January 29, 1863. Subsequent to the date this letter was written, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on July 31, 1863, and he commanded the Regiment from that date until October 10, 1863, when he was severely wounded at Blue Springs, Tennessee. Goodell returned to the Regiment on April 1, 1864, but resigned on May 5, 1864, because of disability resulting from wounds. He was subsequently promoted to Brevet Brigadier General, U.S. Volunteers, for “gallant and meritorious conduct in the field.” Goodell died at Worcester, Massachusetts, on June 30, 1882, on his 43rd birthday. NOTE 3: The “Ben E.” referred to in this letter was Benjamin B. Edmands. He enlisted as a Private at age 27 from Brookline, Massachusetts, and he was subsequently promoted to Corporal. On January 20, 1864, he was discharged from the 36th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment for promotion as a Lieutenant in the 54th Massachusetts Regiment of Volunteers. NOTE 4: The “J. H.” that Jerome referred to in this letter was Joseph H. Peirce. He enlisted as a Private in Orange, Mass., on August 4, 1862, at age 18. Jerome also enlisted in Orange on the same date, but as a corporal. Jerome was 31 years old at the time. According to the Unit History, Joseph H. Peirce was taken Prisoner of War at Pegram Farm, Virginia, on September 30, 1864, (See Letter No. 227) and he was later exchanged. He was discharged on June 21, 1865. Joseph H. Peirce was the son of Joseph Peirce, one of Jerome’s brothers, and was, therefore, Jerome’s nephew. NOTE 5: “Abbie” (Abigail) Jaquith was Allie’s younger sister. Abbie was born in 1836, and she died in 1915. Allie (Albinia) was born in 1834, and she died in 1920. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter/Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie and Lulu, April 10, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie and Lulu My dear ones at home Bryantsville, KY. 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Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document “Camp of Rendezvous” Annapolis, Md April 7/64 My ever dear wife and Lulu, Once more I resume the pen to give you the earliest word of my whereabouts and condition. We left Covington [Ky] last Sabbath morning marching to the east end of Cincinnati to the [railroad] cars. By the way, passed on the way the establishment of “John Decamp”, steamboat furnisher, cabinet maker, etc., the husband of your old friend Miss Hill, I suppose. It being Sunday I could not attempt to call of course. After waiting and delay we finally steamed away for the East and stacked arms this morning a little before 8 o’clk. Had a fine entertainment at Pittsburg Pa. at midnight and at Baltimore yesterday till afternoon when we came down her. Thus closing another tedious R[ail] Road campaign. Have no tents pitched yet. Am sitting on my blankets, the sun warm and a gentle wind. The spot is very fine, a vast level plain on the R[ail] Road near the city, here and there woods and orchards, with the numerous camps of the fast gathering old 9th A C [Army Corps]. We expect “A” tents in a few days and then the old camp regulations as at Newport News, and the rest no doubt you will learn by the papers. Have just got a nice letter from Alonzo and Ellen. She has just written you and thought they would soon visit B. [probably “Billerica”] Great things are expected this summer of Genl. Grant and we are to take an active part which no doubt is true. Wish I could write you a long interesting letter but of late you know it has been nothing but hard work and fatigue, and now I am outdoors the wind playing the mischief with paper and the sergeants laying out streets [for the camp] and I expect any moment to be ordered to move. But my first duty and pleasure is to say something to you! As such you must accept it and then I am going to rest up [as] fast as possible. Of my health I will speak a little. Have had a severe cold and coughed a good deal tho the last of the march but that is much better. Have had some lameness in the right leg which manifests itself in the joints occasionally. But I hope rest will cause it to disappear altogether. Appetite good and as I have improved much since arriving at Covington I count myself quite well. The matter of furloughs is all talked of but nothing known. We hope to get home for a brief time and ought to but must only wait and hope for the best. Saw Capt Ames this morning, looking quite well again. Hope if we don’t get furloughs some of the friends will take you and Lu and take a ride down here, just a pretty trip. But does it not seem good to be so near home again! Had a taste of good things in Baltimore. Jos H. had some given him by his officers, and he is generous. Took raw oysters with Ben and Geo E. etc. etc. Hoped to be paid off immediately and will send home all I can. Am a little indebted from stern necessity and shall keep but little as we shall be paid again soon. I did not think to mention about Lieut. Smith. I hope to meet him when the Regt. reaches him. The 56th I believe is here and the others soon will be. Our friends of the 45th Penn had hot coffee for us as soon as we arrived on the ground. They reenlisted and have been home on a furlough. Shall have to move and pitch tent and so must close for now. Hope to get a mail soon and trust you are all well. ‘Tis Fast Day with you I suppose. Would I could join you but I do in spirit and hope it will be joyous with you as it is with us in the prospect of rest for awhile at least. Give love to all and reserve a choice sum [of love] for yourself and Lu. If you see Alonzo and Ellen acknowledge their letter. Will write as I can. As ever your loving husband Jerome Thanks to Frank for his letters. Will write him by and by. Direct [your letters to] “Camp of Rendezvous” 9th A. C. [Army Corps] Annapolis Md. Fri. P.M. In Geo Edmunds tent. No opportunity to mail this. J.H. is here and will do so. No news. Quietly resting and cleaning up, a luxury indeed. Weather pleasant and feeling like myself. Do not cough any to speak of and shall soon be all right. Ben down town. Will soon go home I suppose and receive his commission and orders. A Colored Regt. from New York passed our camp this morning, a fine appearing affair. Expect mail today. Nothing yesterday but Alonzo’s letter. Please mention again what Regt. Srgt. [Sergeant] Smith is in. I believe you said the 59th. 56th is here nearby. Will write again soon, Jerome Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES (Tom Neubig and Josef Rokus) NOTE 1: From the Unit History: December 20, 1863 – April 6, 1864. The regiment moved numerous times in eastern Tennessee, including in the Knoxville area, before being ordered to move by train, by way of Baltimore, to Annapolis, Maryland, where it arrived on April 6, 1864. NOTE 2: The “A Tent” or “Wedge Tent” was a canvas tent stretched across a six-foot long horizontal bar with two vertical supporting bars in the front and back. These Civil War tents could sleep up to six men, but could only accommodate four men comfortably. If five or six soldiers were sharing the tent, they would have to turn over at the same time. It was a rather large tent and was not easy to transport when an army was on the march. NOTE 3: April 7, 1864 was a Thursday. On the fourth page, Jerome added a fourth page marked Fri. PM, apparently the next day. The front of the envelope shows a note that reads April 7/64, but the postmark date is not clear. Therefore, the letter could have been mailed after the 7th. NOTE 4: Capt. T. Edward Ames, from Charlestown, Massachusetts, enlisted at age 24 as a First Lieutenant in the 34th Massachusetts Volunteers. He was promoted to First Lieutenant on August 12, 1862. He was then transferred to Company B of the 36th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment on August 22, 1862. Ames was promoted to Captain on August 2, 1863, and commanded Co. F of the 36th Massachusetts before serving in a number of staff positions for the balance of the War. He was mustered out with the regiment on June 8, 1865, and he was promoted to the rank of Brevet Major for “gallant and meritorious conduct before Petersburg, Virginia, April 2, 1865.” NOTE 5: The “Jos. H.” Jerome referred to in this letter, and frequently in other letters as “J.H.” or “Jos. Henry”, was almost definitely Joseph H. Peirce. He enlisted as a private in Orange, Mass., on August 4, 1862, at age 18. Jerome also enlisted in Orange on the same date and he was 31 then. According to the Unit History, Joseph H. Peirce was taken Prisoner of War at Pegram Farm, Virginia, on September 30, 1864, and was later exchanged. He was discharged on June 21, 1865. Joseph H. Peirce was a nephew of Jerome. NOTE 6: In A History of Massachusetts In the Civil War, by William Schouler, 1868, on page 260, the camp in Annapolis is referred to as “Camp of Rendezvous.” Annapolis was also called a Camp of Instruction to which paroled prisoners from New England were to return to (p. XXXV of the General Orders Affect the Voluntary Force: Adjunct General’s Office.) Apparently, there were multiple camps in Massachusetts called “Camp of Rendezvous” as a place for gathering. Not sure if Jerome had been in this same camp earlier in the war for him to call it by that name. 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Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document “Camp Wool” Worcester Aug 13/62 My dearest Allie—and Lulu, You can imagine me seated outside a tent in the shade with a valise in lap, Jno Miller laying down beside me, Mr Stevens writing beyond him in the next tent, a party singing “Going Home,” a party beyond Stevens playing Cards--but all considered not a bad picture of Camp Life. 1/2 past one P.M. Dinner of fresh meat, bread cheese &c Reached here between 3 & 4 P.M. after dinner went immediately to quarters and were “mustered in.” All have stand in a line. Show your hands and teeth then follows the Oath—quite solemn, right hand erect &c Slept in the hall with Jno Miller laying one blankets, one on the floor, and one over us with my valise for a pillow. The Charlestown boys right on the other side of the hall, but did not see Alonzo R till today, and but for a moment Shall see him again Am feeling pretty well, a little sign of camp life tho’ Shall drill an hour, from 2 till 3 P.M. and then “down town” for a little while. Mr Ward will draw a Note of the Town, “on demand[?] of $100.00, and give the same to you, with a small amount for rations. Recd two letters since here—from Smith (C. F.) and Murray, all my friends are unbounded in praise of my zeal &c. Of course I can tell you but little that will be new, as I have been Confined since yesterday. The drills a[re] from 6 to 7, 10 to 11 A.M. 2 to 3, & 6 to 7 P.M. The prospect is we shall go into the 36th Reg. as the 25th is to muster at Pittsfield, and have a Capt coming today, Capt B being full, altho’ he does not quite give us up[.] Smith is here—also Baker[.] How do you all do. Little Lou[?] kiss her many times for me. We are all well, and merry, and when “fairly settled all right”. Remember us to all friends, of whom we think much. News today about more drafts &c I have seen no paper. Write soon and direct to “Orange Quota.” “Camp Wool” – Hope you are well and making he best of things as I knew you are. As ever your own Jerome Come when you can and go direct to [?] St. leave the cars at Lincoln Square. And tis but a little ways. You will arrive just at drill hour and can’t promise to meet you but you can find me by calling for Capt Barkers Co. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie and Lulu, August 13, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie and Lulu Worcester, MA. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1862 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Thurs Morn 11 Dear ones, We are ordered to march at 8 ock. A battle is raging, and we move. We may not be engaged but I enclose what I hope will reach you. Love to all as ever, and I hope to see you. Jerome I enclose $5.00 more. I sent you three in my last. hope to hear all has reached you safely. Good-night With a kiss, for Lulu And your dear self. Jerome Have no means of knowing the loss on either side. Saw one or two wounded[.] Thurs P.M. nearly 5 o’clk. 11 Dec /62 On the first page is a few hasty words I penciled, but concluded not to mail till fu[r]ther developments. It has been an eventful day, beautiful in weather, but Oh for the horrors of war! About 5 O’clk this A.M. the first guns opened, by the Rebs as we were laying the Pontoon Bridge for our forces to cross. Had an early breakfast, and marche[d] out to the field near our Camp where our Brigade have lain all day, ready to march, at a moment’s notice. With a short cessation, at noon excepted, the roar of Cannon has been incessant, and shot and shell hissing thro’ the air, over the doomed City of F. The City is in flames, and we have walked down several times to observe the work of destruction. It is a fearful sight, but this only would seem to bring the traitors to terms. One lurid roll of smoke rolls up in front of us, while the Air is full of powder stench. A row of Cannon, a mile long, are playing upon the City. Jos. H. is just returned from the look out. says the fire is increasing. But enough of this[.] I know you would hear the news, and wish to inform you, of how matters are. We may move over the river at any moment, and of the future, we must trust to him “who doeth All things well. Will let you hear daily if possible. We are in good spirits, and feel assured that real work has commenced and the end must be near. All sorts of rumors are in Camp, as that an attack on Richmond is being made in Conjunction with this &c &c. We have rested on Cedar boughs, all day. had Coffee at noon and to troops it don’t seem so much--a Chapter in War. The saying is among some of the boys, “Burnside has got his sleeves rolled up.” But I know how you dear ones feel at home and I am not insensible to the time and occasion & trust to do my duty. Keep calm till you hear from some of us. We shall probably return to our tents tonight. We have only our overcoats, blankets, and three days rations of food. I sent you some money $3.00 a few days since. I enclose $5.00 more[.] trust it will all reach you safely. A mail is reported in Camp but was not distributed on acct. of the position of affairs. Can write no more now. heaven bless and keep you all, till I write again, which will be soon. A kiss for little Lu. As ever Your husband Jerome Please send me a good pencil. have just upset my ink, and pencils are scarce and poor. Should have written Lulu but for the situation, but you are in heavens keeping. Evening at our tent once more Enclosed, is the strange variable record of an eventful day, and the last expiring moments Jos. H. and I devote to friends at home. First Came the strange rumbling sound of wagons, which waked me early, then a stir in Camp—something was up. I couldn’t remain abed. Arose about 4 O,clk built a fire, ready for early movements, early roll call[.] In a line at 8. as before stated. Well just after I closed the pencil note while in the field, we were ordered to march. Halted, about a mile from the City, when we were soon, faced about, and marched back to Camp. Knapsacks restored[.] So here we are, as in the morning, and we have no idea of what the morrow has in store for us. As far as we know, the City is, in our possession by the planting of the bridges, under the terrible fire before mentioned, but so many troops were passing that we could be better off in our Camp, for the air is lurid and thick with heat and powder. The heart of the City, with scattered portions, are burned, and such a Contrast to the other day when I was at the riverside as mentioned in a former letter! But such is war! It was a fearful scene for some seven or eight hours, without a cessation, and then this P.M. later, till dark. But enough—there seemed to me no shrinking. Everyone seemed nerved to a sense of their duty, and I believe the Thirty Sixth, would have kept the honor of the Old Bay State! We all felt quite as anxious for you at home as ourselves, thinking of the report you would get of the Affair, and we only wish we could head the Telegraph. Franklin’s & Hooker’s Corp’s, or Artillery done the principle work, as I heard. Some three Pontoon bridges are across the Stream and we expect to cross the river tomorrow, sometime. I hope to hear from you before long--the Mail is not yet distributed. possibly it will be in the morning. ‘Twas a strange scene in the field. while resting several had their testaments and bibles out reading. I took a bible, and [turned] to a Chapter in Jeremiah—quite appropriate, to the occasion, by chance. Of course all this will Call out all the fortitude and strength of my loved Wife, and I trust you may be spared bitter pangs of the worst disasters of war. I had hoped that peaceful measures might prevail, and I still feel that we shall escape the dread ordeal of battle, but if not I pray for sustaining power to do my whole duty. I never felt Calmer or more resigned in my life, and I thought and felt much, very much these last few hours. There seems to be a something that prepares the mind and nerve for the work. It is late. I am quite tired. Will mention that we are having fine weather, and I am in excellent health, and drew some shoes and pants this, or last Eve, so I am very Comfortable, and we have lived finely of late—good, and plenty of food. I mention this as I knew you would think of the exposure, &c. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie and Lulu, December 11, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie and Lulu Near Fredericksburg, VA. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1862 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Fredericksburg – Sund. P.M. 14 Dec 62 Dear Ones They say I can get a line home, and it must be but a line. I wrote you the 11, or 12, when Fred[e]ricksburg was on fire. I[t] was torn to pieces. We crossed the river the next day and are as yet Safe not having been [in] Action but don’t know how soon. Am very well indeed & fine weather. Please let the friends know that much[.] Jos. H is well[.] Bear up and remember I am ever thinking of you my dear ones. In haste Your Jerome Please write the friends Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie and Lulu, December 14, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie and Lulu Fredericksburg, VA. 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Title A name given to the resource 1862 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Sat Eve 20eth Have been very busy since my last note, Fixing up our tent, which will be quite Comfortable. Got quite a mail by waiting. Yours of the 14nth Sunday. It done me much good. You must not think I sold my watch from anything you wrote. I felt that I Could not carry it these times, when I Could procure so much that was more needful. It was considerable trouble to take care of it, so I made the most of a good opportunity, and still farther, I did not know what might happen to me, when it might get lost and do no one any good. So dismiss at once, any other[?] thought, for I think only of you[r]s and Lulu’s good in all my moves, and exercise the utmost Care for myself accordingly. My eyes are troubling me, caused by the fires, so I must be brief in closing. Had a nice letter from Mr & Hortense Johnson, with yours. they have a “big” time dedicating the Hall Christmas &c. You need not be in haste about Lulu’s picture, altho’ I should like it much. Mary had quite an adventure, but I’ll risk her, most anywhere. Should like a chat with her, but my eyes are to[o] troublesome tonight. Of our moves in future I cannot speak. rumor says we are going into Winter Quarters. I am inclined to think so. We feel that there will be a pause and I hope a peace. There ought to be judging of the doings over the river the other day! Lulu must accept a kiss instead of a letter this time. Love to all, and Good night[.] may heaven keep you for your loving Husband Jerome This letter was included with Letter #51 Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter/Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie and Lulu, December 20, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie Lulu Falmouth, VA Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie and Lulu Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-12-20 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1862 Letter Archive Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Friday Dec 5th 1862. My dear Wife & Lulu, We still remain in Camp, at Falmouth, which is the same as “near Fredg” and nothing in particular has occurred, so I have waited from last Sunday till this time before writing to see if some back letters wouldn’t Come. And they have arrived, just now, noon. Yours of the 24th 26th & 30eth Nov. I received the one dated 26th several days ago—24th & 30eth today and one Contained 35. cts and one 50 c—and I wish to thank you, and say that you need not send any more for the present, as I am well, and only need a few cents every week, only to get a little meal, which makes an excellent change of our food occasionally. Allie, I trust you will not feel that I am unconscious of your situation, in money matters &c and I am just as close with myself as possible, knowing as I do how we have to wait for government affairs, and how prices are increasing for everything. I know it all and did not expect so much as you have sent in the length of time, so don’t mind any more. There is so much comes to mind that I am at a loss how to express myself. In yours of the 24th you speak of the difference of your situation from sister A’s—no one to look after &c. I fear you have taken me too seriously, besides how many there are left with more to see to than you have, many with large families &c. Oh if I felt that you doubted my love of my family, I should be distressed indeed, and acting as [I] felt from a sense of duty, and trusting to the kindly Care of those with whom I thought you would feel the happiest, I felt brave and resolute to duty, and one day be united in a sanctified home so to speak. We all must endure our part, and I firmly beleive [sic] there is a Compensation in the future. Of course the mere matter of money will be delayed but I trust not long. Some of the Old Regts are being paid off, for some reason they having been longer in the field, and in battle even are paid first, but some of the Officers say we too shall be paid before long, and I shall immediately remit home all I can send, and then if I need a little, you Can attend to your wants first[.] What will your board be? Give me as near an account of your expenses as possible. You need not send me Magaznies [sic] often, or even at all, if you can’t. I do not expect it if it deprives you in the least. I only thought that once in a great while I might be thus favored. Of the pictures of Lulu, the same. Here I will say that I have the watch and Locket that I left home with, and they are very precious. The Pennsylvania “boys” are paid off, (in one Brigade and near us in Camp) and several of the, our, boys have sold them watches. I thought once I would, just to just to send you a little money, and then the associations Came up and I could not. the watch and Locket must go together. You know Lulu has not her best, happiest look in that, hence the desire I had for a different one, as someone said, Mrs Millen, I believe, in a letter, that she had changed a good deal, hair long, (How much I shall think of the little lock you sent!) and I naturally felt a desire to see her. You speak as tho’ there was only the paltry eight dollars a month to rely on. You know the first year I shall make nearly as much as I did at O. and in Case of necessity I hope a soldier’s credit is good for something. Am glad you take the paper, but read with Caution, for two thirds of all that’s written from the army is not to be depended upon, and I am more and more convinced that we shall not be kept out here our three years. The editorials, and leading articles in the best papers, that I have seen take an encouraging view of things, and how folks get so discouraged at home, I Can’t see. If you Could be here and see what it is to move an Army, you would not wonder or complain. The world never saw such vast plans, and armies before, and what Can a mere child in the art of War, as the U S. are, do, in this brief time. I think the change of Commanders was entirely necessary[,] as much as I thought of Gen McC. and if necessary I hope for another still till the right one turns up, and that is the spirit of the troops. But I have had an inkling or partial explanation of the Presidents Message, and Gen Halleck’s Report. (Papers cost 5. c the cheapest, and I don’t [read] anyway) so have not read them for myself, but I think the message will cause a division in Rebeldom, which will cripple their movements, and then the navy has got to do the work in a great measure this winter, so even if Winter quarters is at hand, which I doubt very much, which may be for a part of the Army, and we may possibly be stationed at this point, which is of importance, while the main blow is struck elsewhere, but I think a close of the war is not far distant by some means, for both parties are weary and sick of it, and the finances of the Country, and foreign influence, will combine to stop it. This is my view of the whole matter, and I Cannot if I would feel desponding. But for domestic matters, or home—tent life. Had a letter also from Abbie, of the 23d also Eddie Haynes who it seems is going to New Orleans, besides papers from Miss Walker, or Abbie’s Register but in Miss W’s’[?] writing this time, so I shall be quite refreshed, and busy. We have a rainy day today. have had only Co Drill this A.M.. have had no dinner yet. Hard “tack” and water will be all today (as Cooking is out of the question)[.] Jos. H. and I are snugly “squatted” in our tent on the Cedar brush, while the rain is “gently pattering down” upon the tent, but we shall manage to keep dry. Probably we shall not drill any more today so I shall write and read some, not forgetting all the dear ones at home. And how gladly would I return to them! Now dear Allie, let us both resolve to be brave hearted, and recall the bright and loving hours of the Past, and lean on the “great right arm, which is mighty to save.[“] Have not seen Henry M. yet. will deliver the letter. Of the Capt and your messages, I know not what to say. Of late I feel a little different. He is a peculiar man. I am not jealous! but I don’t know whether he would appreciate your words or not, but I’l[l] try him, and deliver your message to him. He has no Wife or family, is a bachelor, and with some of their peculiarities “I reckon.” Thats enough for now. The Army is a great place for “human natur[e.]” Tell Father I have out-travelled a good many long legged fellows since I came out, but the Rebs are gifted in running and it is a little singular that the Removal of McClennan [sic] has set them in a perfect panic. Their Pickets have been anxious to know why he was removed &c, fine man &c &c. Kiss little Lulu, and her little letter is appreciated. As ever your loving Husband & Father Jerome P.S. Have written Mr. L Johnson’s folks at Orange. 4 Oclock P.M. Thought I would add a word. The storm Continues—more snow than rain, and I suspect you have a regular snowstorm at the north. Went into H Mayo’s tent, and read and chatted awhile. We have so much Cooking[,] drilling, and other occupations that we have scarcely spoken together of late. So much for idleness of soldiers but it is strictly true. The boys think much of your remembering them and wish to be remembered kindly to you. I think your mention of Miss H gratified him much. Have been reading the Presidents Message, and I say “God Bless” Abraham Lincoln! His closing appeal to the best sense of the People will I am sure, bring forth something. The “Clipper” (Baltimore) takes the best view of the whole. matter, and but for a few political villians [sic], at the North, who would decide public sentiment, all would be well, but the good President will prove too much for them, and let the people, but be as good and wise and better times will follow. I wrote to Abbie on Monday I believe. Had something warm for dinner after all. Our neighbors of Co E. had a good fire, so had some hot Coffee and crackers, without sugar. Had a word in Abbies letter awhile ago, about raw pork. Shall heed it. Have scarcely tasted any but once or twice. I was on the march, or on an appetite from marching when I could eat anything. Will just say that I am in the best of health, and sleep warm nights, and if I Could only dream of home, should like it, but I sleep too soundly to dream. Have I answered all questions? The tent is so inconvenient that I don’t overhaul letters much so that I forget many things—pulling over Coats, knapsacks &c. for writing materials &c. Some are sending boxes, but I can’t tell as I need anything, but woollen [sic] draw[er]s. you Could send a pair at a time by mail, if you choose. I have Cotton, but woollen [sic] are easier to clean for us. I don’t urge this for I Can get along. Foster is going or has sent a box to Alonzo. I need a thick vest[.] mine is [???], a little, you could send it by mail also and make it of any second hand cloth, button to the neck. direct just [as] you do letters. Am going after wood, so a kiss and good-by. Jerome An order has been issued for all packages for the Comfort of soldiers to be forwar[d]ed. I need this more than anything. Leave one end open someway [sic]—dark Color if possible. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter / Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource From Jerome to Allie and Lulu, December 5, 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Peirce, Jerome Allie and Lulu Falmouth, Near Fredericksburg, VA. (Per text) Description An account of the resource From Jerome to Allie and Lulu Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jerome Peirce Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-12-05 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NPS, Civil War Study Group, Donald Pfanz (Transcriber) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904). 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